Gianna Traylor
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
Data sourced from SEC public records (and other sources when available). Some details may be added by the advisor after claiming their profile. Refreshed daily • Updated today.
Location
Chicago, IL 60606
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
7 years
Gianna Traylor is a Wealth Management Advisor with the Thorndyke Wealth Management Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, she partners with successful families, executives, and business owners to address complex financial planning needs. Gianna provides clients with integrated strategies that encompass investments, tax minimization, risk management, estate considerations, and lending, aiming to preserve and grow significant wealth while freeing up their time and energy.
Gianna holds a bachelor's degree from Florida State University and completed the Financial Planning Certificate Program at Northwestern University. Her professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). She is actively involved in professional and community organizations, serving as President of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago’s Leadership Board and engaging with the Florida State University and Chicago alumni communities.
Originally from Florida, Gianna has lived in Chicago since 2018. Outside of her work, she enjoys cooking, football, music, reading, running, spending time with family, and practicing yoga. Her approach to wealth management is grounded in listening carefully to clients' priorities and delivering clear, structured solutions tailored to their goals.
Based on Merrill
$0 - $2,000,000: 1.10% (for Managed Strategy with MFSA under $2 million) $2,000,000+: 1.00% (for Managed Strategy with MFSA at and above $2 million)
Account minimum: $2,000,000 minimum to qualify for Premium Access Strategy per SEC data and Merrill brochure context; no other firm-wide minimum clearly stated
110 N Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60606
Illinois · Texas
BANK of AMERICA, N.A.
2019 - Present (7 years)
Merrill
2018 - Present (8 years)
Merrill
2017 - 2017 (1 year)
Manatee Children's Services
2016 - 2016 (1 year)
Florida State University
2014 - 2018 (4 years)
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